Students with access arrangements often need extra time during exams. Here is how to calculate it correctly.
The most common percentages are 25% extra time and 50% extra time.
For 25% extra time, multiply the exam duration by 1.25
For 50% extra time, multiply the exam duration by 1.5
Examples:
- 1 hour 30 minute exam with 25% extra = 1h 30m x 1.25 = 1 hour 52 minutes
- 2 hour exam with 25% extra = 2h x 1.25 = 2 hours 30 minutes
- 1 hour 45 minute exam with 50% extra = 1h 45m x 1.5 = 2 hours 37 minutes
Always round up to the nearest minute. Never round down.
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Forgetting to add the extra time to the base duration
- Rounding down instead of up
- Applying wrong percentage to wrong student
- Not documenting the accommodations properly
Keep accurate records of all timing adjustments for exam board compliance.
